The Real Pirates of the Caribbean.(The World Yesterday)

USA Today (Magazine) | January 1, 2009 | Copyright

THE CLASSICAL AGE of piracy comes to life in "The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship," an interactive exhibition that has more than 200 artifacts on display, including everyday objects, personal items, and treasures from the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters. "Real Pirates" tells the true story of the Whydah--named after the West African trading town of Ouidah--a ship that sank off the coast of Cape Cod, Mass., nearly 300 years ago. Showcased are treasure chests of gold coins and jewelry, as well as technically ...

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